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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

ELECTRICITY DEBATE

This week my partner, Brenda, and I got into a heated debate about electricity. Brenda is concerned about electricity leaking appliances. That means appliances that are plugged in and turned off but are still running in the background. Appliances like computers, coffeemakers and microwaves. Even if they are off, they are still running because they have a clock or some sort of thing running in the background. Here is a List of 30 Electricity Leaking Standby Appliances.

I tried to tell her that not all appliances leak electricity. Lamps, lights, old fashioned coffee makers, blenders, etc do not leak electricity. They have an off switch. The off switch is the same as unplugging the appliance.

The professionals say we should use a power strip but I don't want to plug my TV or DVD player into a power strip and then turn the power strip off all the time. I would have to reprogram the TV and DVD player over and over again. I think that is silly. I know it sucks power but who wants to reprogram their Wii all the time? Who has that much time?

Anyway, I guess until I can convince Brenda that lights don't leak electricity, we will continue this debate!

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About Me

WELCOME!
I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis almost 20 years ago but I know I have had it for longer. I was lucky that once the symptoms became evident, I was diagnosed quickly and put on medication quickly. I know that makes me one of the lucky few. I have a diagnosis of Adrienne's Disease which consists of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren's Syndrome, Pernicious Anemia, Raynaud's Disease, and Interstitial Cystitis.
I live with my two dogs (Happi and Lucky) and bird (Sunshine, Sunny for short). We call Happi the "Big Dog" and Lucky the "little dog".
I am fortunate to work for myself as a consultant after working for many years at "regular" jobs.
This blog was created to tell my story and to help others understand and learn more about the world of RA/chronic autoimmune diseases. It will be a place of education, advocacy, storytelling and humor. I know I could not get through this without lots of laughter! They say it is the best medicine (after my Enbrel, Prednisone, and Topomax)!
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